SETUP.txt

Setting up and Running a Next.js Web App on Windows

1. Install Node.js and npm:
   - Download the Node.js installer from https://nodejs.org/
   - Run the installer and follow the installation instructions.
   - After installation, open the Command Prompt and run the following commands to verify the installation:
     node -v
     npm -v

2. Clone the GitHub Repository:
   - Open a Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to clone the project.
   - Run the following command to clone the repository:
     git clone <repository_url>
   - Replace <repository_url> with the actual URL of the GitHub repository.

3. Install Project Dependencies:
   - Navigate to the cloned project directory using the Command Prompt:
     cd <project_directory>
   - Run the following command to install the project dependencies:
     npm install

4. Configure Environment Variables (if needed):
   - Some projects might require environment variables for configuration.
   - Check if there's a `.env.example` file in the project directory.
   - If it exists, rename it to `.env` and fill in the necessary values.

5. Run the Development Server:
   - After installing dependencies, you can start the development server using the following command:
     npm run dev
   - The server will start, and you'll see output indicating that the app is running.
   - Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the web app in action.